(Cricket news) Rivalry Week continues to create a blockbuster with every game. It offers some of the most furious and exciting matches between the biggest rivals in IPL history.
Fans will also be able to witness the rivalry between the teams of the North and the South when the biggest teams of the two regions go head to head for two decisive points when the tournament ends.
Most teams are still within striking distance of a finals place, making this edition one of the tightest contests in the tournament’s 15 years. The week of competition began on May 6 with one of the ‘biggest rivalries’ of the IPL as CSK locked horns with MI.
In the next game of Rivalry Week, Rajasthan Royals travel east to face the resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Royals’ performance led by Sanju Samson has seen them lose four of their last five matches and a loss to KKR will dent their finals hopes. Nitish Rana-led KKR are back on the winning track in the midst of a mid-point deadlock.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif praised KKR star batsman Rinku Singh for taking his game to the next level with his maturity in TATA IPL 2023.
Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Md Kaif said, “Rinku Singh has that maturity. His footwork is very good and he looks to rotate strikes as well. Rinku knows how to convert his form into good knocks and also knows when to shift gears. He is capable of hitting big shots as well.”
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who spent some time in the KKR dressing room, believes Rinku’s growth story would help him win the Indian flag soon. Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Harbhajan Singh said, “That India cap is not far away from Rinku’s head. He’s such an inspirational player. He’s run all the hard yards and worked very hard to get to where he is today. Full credit to him for having that belief in himself. His journey is a life lesson and all young kids should learn from him.”
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